{"product_id":"junior-basketballers-nutrition-guide","title":"Youth Basketballer's Nutrition Guide","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"524\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eUltimate Youth Basketballer's Nutrition Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical, evidence based nutrition handbook designed specifically for junior basketball players aged approximately 13 to 18 years, their parents and coaches. 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